that is the big idea, that's the big possibility. >> jaron lanier. >> this was great. very happy that you're interested. >> woodruff: again, the major developments of the day. president obama joined other leaders from the world's wealthest nations at a summit dominated by the civil war in syria. the u.s. supreme court struck down an arizona law that required proof of citizenship when someone registers to vote in federal elections. >> woodruff: and that's the newshour for tonight. but before we go, we have some exciting news of our own to share that involves hari. we're expanding, and bringing you our unique brand of reporting and analysis of the news seven days a week. starting september 7, pbs launches the "pbs newshour weekend." hari will anchor the half-hour saturday and sunday program from new york, partnering with member station wnet. it's the next step in our commitment to make the newshour a trusted, reliable source of news available anywhere, anytime, weekdays, weekends, and, always, online. i'm judy woodruff. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. we'll see you online,

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